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    "id": 614308,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/614308/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mwaura",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Isaac Maigua Mwaura",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The greatest challenge of a modern state is that some of the aspects that can be done by other sectors of society like inculcation of values and principles are now being quantified as part of a legal or policy framework. The truth of the matter is that even when we are attempting to actually move from there and make sure that people espouse such principles and values, it remains largely a social endeavour and a function of other forms and mechanisms that are not within the purview of the formal structure of Government. If you look at our electoral system, with all the corruption and the stealing of votes at the nomination level for political parties, you still find very intelligent people on the Floor of this House; lawyers, doctors and teachers. The most challenging thing in this country is corruption. Corruption is lack of morals. Yesterday, I was listening to the nominees of EACC, the commissioners and it was clear to them that the issue is not about lack of laws. So, I want to say that despite the existence of this policy that is a requirement of---"
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